Things To See & Do
Visit Derby offers a wide selection of things to see and do. Embark on a remarkable journey through Derby's vibrant tapestry of bookable experiences, captivating attractions, thrilling activities, mesmerising entertainment, enriching arts and culture, and irresistible shopping delights. Unleash your wanderlust and immerse yourself in a city brimming with endless opportunities. Plan your visit to Derby today and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime
Featured Things to See and Do
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Explore Derby’s 300-year history of making and enjoy events and activities for families to enjoy together.
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Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Moorways Sports Village and Water Park combines a water park and leisure centre with the Moorways Stadium, creating a fantastic sports and…
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Conveniently located in the heart of Derby, Derbion is the city’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
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Meet the animals, enjoy indoor and outdoor play and taste delicious artisan ice cream on the fabulous farm park.
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The Heights of Abraham is just a 30 minutes drive or direct train ride from Derby, where you can take the spectacular cable car ride to the…
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Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Discover the birthplace of the modern factory system in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, the only UNESCO inscribed World…
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Bookable Experiences
Visit Derby is the ultimate destination for booking unforgettable experiences in the heart of England. From sporting activities to exciting new things to try, it's all here - come explore!
Tours & Trails
White Peak Distillery
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Denby Pottery Village
Denby Museum Experience
Made in Derby
Made in Derby is a trail of mosaic and cast iron plaques celebrating the the lives of people who have had a huge impact on the city and who have helped Derby to make it's mark on the world.
Discover our Rich Heritage
Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about the city’s past, Visit Derby can provide you with all the information you need about Derby’s rich heritage. Uncover the stories that have shaped this great city.
History & Heritage
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Gaol
Derby Computer Museum
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
St Werburgh's Chapel
Derby Riverboat Trips
Letterpress Workshops
Kedleston Hall
Derby Heritage Centre
Derby Cathedral
The Bridge Chapel
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Hardwick Hall
Haddon Hall
Chatsworth
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
White Peak Distillery
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Derby After Dark - Ghost Walks & Vigils
Banks Mill Studios
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Artcore
Kedleston Hall
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Midland Railway Study Centre
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
Derby Computer Museum
Denby Pottery Village
Denby Museum Experience
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Famous Trains Model Railway
East Midlands Aeropark
Shopping
Food & Drink Activities
Articles & Guides
Family Time
You know how hard it can be to keep the whole family entertained. Well Derby has something for everyone! From free museums, top indoor shopping, cinemas, parks and lots of festivals.
Family Friendly
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Bluebells
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Go Ape Buxton
Derby Arena
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Derby Arboretum
Derby Cathedral
Clip 'n Climb Derby
Darley Park
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
Bass' Recreation Ground
Chester Green
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Letterpress Workshops
Locko Park
Explore the Outdoors
Visit Derby offers access to green and open spaces that are perfect for leisure activities such as walking and cycling or even Peregrine Falcon spotting. With so much to explore, you'll never run out of things to do!
Adventure & Outdoors
Go Ape Buxton
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Kedleston Hall
Derby Riverboat Trips
Kayaking Experience on the River Derwent
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse
'Make Your Escape' Immersive Escape Room Experiences
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Canoe Experience on the River Derwent
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Derby Market Place
Drive Dads Car
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Parks & Gardens
Bluebells
Heights of Abraham
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Cathedral Green
Chester Green
Alvaston Park
Kedleston Hall
BMX at Alvaston Park
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Allestree Park Derby
Chaddesden Park
Sinfin Moor Park and Nature Reserve
Locko Park
Markeaton Park
Electric Daisy
Darley Park
Derby Arboretum
Bass' Recreation Ground
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
Alton Towers Resort
National Forest Adventure Farm
The National Forest
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Gulliver's Kingdom
Sport & Leisure
Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
Introduction to Track Cycling at Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Golf at Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Go Ape Buxton
We Are Padel Derby
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Hatchet Harry's Axe Throwing
Spa Treatments at Breadsall Priory
Freddy's Play Kingdom
Make Your Escape
The Escape Room Guys
Oxygen Freejumping Derby
Derby Rugby Football Club
Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park Derby
Escape Derby Gaol
The Climbing Unit
Unescapable Escape Rooms
Alter Rock Climbing Centre
S3 Padel Derby
Megazone Derby
Infinity Parks Derby
Golf at Breadsall Priory
Into the Evening
Discover the thrills of Derby and all its attractions with Visit Derby! We offer you the best of everything - from bustling street food markets to thrilling nightlife, and accommodation for a comfortable stay.
Entertainment
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derby Arena
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
The Hairy Dog
Blacksmiths Lounge
The Blessington Carriage
Derby QUAD & Cinema
The Venue
Dubrek Studios
ODEON Luxe Derby
Glory Holes Derby
BlueNote
The Old Bell Hotel
Ultra Warehouse
The Flowerpot
Showcase Cinema De Lux
Genting Club Riverlights
Electric Daisy
Alpha Pro Creative
Vaillant Live
Derby Theatre
Arts & Culture
Purple Flag
Derby are delighted to retain Purple Flag 2024 status for another year. The accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE) is similar to the Blue Flag for beaches and aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between the hours of 5pm to 5am.
Featured Accommodation
The Hotel at the Derby Conference Centre
The friendly and attentive staff at our 50 bedroom Hotel aim to make your stay in our hotel facilities as pleasurable as possible, they are…
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